Diseases

Non-drug therapies show promise for osteoarthritis

Simple, everyday treatments may offer safer and more effective relief for knee pain than commonly used medication.

Study finds 31% reduction in first heart attacks with cholesterol drug

A widely used cholesterol drug may cut first-time heart attack risk by 31%—even before disease is detected.

New Covid variant spreads across the US

A newly detected Covid variant is beginning to spread across the US, prompting experts to take a closer look at how it behaves.

UK meat recall after listeria found, with rare meningitis risk

A routine supermarket purchase has triggered a health alert, as a common meat product is recalled over bacteria that can, in rare cases, lead to meningitis.

Study examines supplement’s effect on osteoarthritis

New research suggests a common dietary supplement may help reduce pain in people with osteoarthritis.

Non-drug therapies show promise for osteoarthritis

Simple, everyday treatments may offer safer and more effective relief for knee pain than commonly used medication.

Study finds 31% reduction in first heart attacks with cholesterol drug

A widely used cholesterol drug may cut first-time heart attack risk by 31%—even before disease is detected.

New Covid variant spreads across the US

A newly detected Covid variant is beginning to spread across the US, prompting experts to take a closer look at how it behaves.

UK meat recall after listeria found, with rare meningitis risk

A routine supermarket purchase has triggered a health alert, as a common meat product is recalled over bacteria that can, in rare cases, lead to meningitis.

Long-term diabetes treatment studied in relation to cancer outcomes

New research is examining whether long-term use of the diabetes drug metformin is linked to differences in cancer risk, without suggesting it as a treatment.

Several children and adults affected by fungal infection in local community

Health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak after dozens of residents, including children, became seriously ill.

Long-term alcohol consumption significantly increases cancer risk

A comprehensive study provides new insight into how alcohol affects health over time.

New research: Air pollution increases the risk of ALS

Even low levels of air pollution may have a greater impact on health than previously assumed.

New study: The nose’s immune defenses determine how sick you get

Colds are often associated with winter and low temperatures, but environmental factors play a greater role than simple exposure to viruses.

Researcher compares Trump to an ailing former Soviet leader

Donald Trump’s public appearances are raising concern among researchers.